5-Day Masai Mara and Great Lakes Group Sharing Safari

Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Lake Naivasha(1N)

STAY   budget hotels + camp

$ 978

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Day 1 Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Pick up from the hotel at around 7:30am and go to our office to meet the rest of the group. Later, drive southwards along the floor of the Great Rift Valley with a stopover at the viewpoint, arriving in time for lunch at Sankale Camp. Later, proceed for an evening game drive exploring the well-known tree-studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is also renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-maned lions, leopards, and cheetahs, but it is also home to numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife found in Kenya. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Sankale Camp or alternative Budget Camps.

 

  • Meals - Lunch & Dinner Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

After breakfast, depart for a full day of game viewing and a picnic lunch at the Mara River. There is usually a large concentration of wildlife at the river. Enjoy your picnic lunch as you watch the crocodiles, hippos, and other animals in and around the water. On this day, you have the option of visiting the Masai villages. All your meals and an overnight stay are at Sankale Camp or alternative Budget Camps.

 

  • Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

After breakfast, proceed to an optional Masai village visit, paid directly at the village. Thereafter, depart to Nakuru town with a picnic lunch on the way, arriving in the evening. If time allows, you pass via Naivasha for a boat ride to Lake Naivasha Crescent Island. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Hillcourt Resort or alternative budget Hotel.

 

  • Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

After an early breakfast, spend the morning in Lake Nakuru National Park, where you will see a lot of flamingos among other birds (about 350 species have been recorded here). Lake Nakuru National Park is also home to the black and white rhinoceros. The park has also been established to protect endangered species such as the rhino and is home to Columbus monkeys, leopards, giraffes, and various plain antelopes. Afterward, depart to the nearby town of Naivasha. Your dinner and overnight stay are at Hotel Chambai Safari or alternative budget hotel.

 

  • Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

After an early breakfast, proceed to Hell's Gate National Park, where you will have a chance to visit the geothermal power plant in Ol Karia and the hot springs. Hell's Gate is the only park that allows transport by walking and cycling. There is an optional visit to Crescent Island for a boat ride where you watch hippos and other wild animals. After lunch, depart to Nairobi, arriving at 5:00pm with a drop off at your hotel.

 

  • Meals - Breakfast Included
  • Drinking Water Included
  • Soft & Alcoholic Drinks not included

Stay & Meal Details

Package Policies

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water(On all days)
  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Standard Cancellation Charges

Unless otherwise stated in writing, cancellations are charged as follows: TIME BEFORE TRAVEL CANCELLATION CHARGE60+ DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL Deposit only59–43 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL 40% of total booking value42–29 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL 60% of total booking value28–7 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL 90% of total booking value6 DAYS OR LESS / NO-SHOW 100% of total booking value 

 

Non-Refundable Items

Certain travel components may be 100% non-refundable once booked or issued, regardless of the cancellation date. These may include, but are not limited to: • Domestic or international flights • Park or conservation fees • Gorilla/chimpanzee permits • Hot air balloon safaris • Train tickets • Visa or permit-related costs • Festive season accommodation • Special event bookings • Supplier deposits or prepaid services 

 

Changes to Bookings

Any requested change to dates, accommodation, rooming, routing, guest numbers, or activities will be subject to availability and supplier approval. Changes may attract: • Amendment fees • Supplier penalties • Rate differences • Additional transport or logistics costs Where a change results in cancellation of any confirmed service, the relevant cancellation terms may apply. 

 

No-Shows and Unused Services 

No refunds will be given for: • No-shows • Late arrivals • Early departures • Missed transfers • Unused meals, activities, accommodation, or services • Services missed due to incomplete travel documents, delays, illness, or traveller misconduct

 

Force Majeure

We are not liable for cancellations, delays, changes, or losses caused by events beyond our control, including but not limited to extreme weather, government restrictions, political unrest, airline disruption, road closures, natural disasters, park closures, or supplier insolvency. Where possible, we will assist with rebooking or alternative arrangements, but refunds will depend on supplier policies and recoverable amounts. 

 

Refund Processing

Where a refund is due, it will only be processed once has received any recoverable funds from relevant suppliers. Refunds may be subject to: • Bank charges • Payment gateway fees • Currency exchange differences • Supplier administration fees 

 

How to Cancel

All cancellations must be submitted in writing. The effective cancellation date will be the date on which written notice is received and acknowledged by our team.

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5-Day Masai Mara and Great Lakes Group Sharing Safari

Masai Mara National Reserve(2N) → Lake Nakuru National Park(1N) → Lake Naivasha(1N)

STAY   budget hotels + camp

$ 978

Compare quotes from 3 agents and get best deals